June 05, 2026 – B

Here is an excerpt from my book, “The Way of Wild Things, 6th Edition”–

Our opposites, contradictions and polarities are thresholds to awareness, awakening, maturation, grace, mercy and peace. We only have to recognize and appreciate them for what they are, bear consciously the tension of their opposition and allow them to shape us into who we need to be in order to live the life that is ours to live, doing the things that are ours to do. And all we want is a shortcut to soft and easy and happiness ever-after. Sitting with the agony of ambivalence is at the top of our bad list. Getting rid of–or denying–our conflicts is what we do best.

I stand in a long line of those who spent their entire life pointing our what cannot be seen and saying things that cannot be heard. Like Lao Tzu, who said, “The Tao that can be said, told, explained, taught, etc. is not the eternal Tao.” And Jesus who said, “You have eyes to see! Open them!” and “You have ears to hear! Listen!” And Jeremiah who said, “Land, land, land!!! HEAR the word of the Lord!!!” It is a grand tradition, and I am proud of the company I keep.